Retort Machine Operator

Chairmans Foods specializes in producing a wide range of high quality, consistent customer solutions - main courses, side dishes, queso, ready-to-eat protein salads custom solutions for foodservice operators and retail stores. Chairmans has succeeded over the years with open communication, integrity, and with a deep commitment to southern hospitality.

Driven by our mission, vision and values, employee and food safety is always our top priority.

**$1,000 sign on bonus ($250 paid at 3 months of employment & $250 paid at 6 months of employment & $500 paid at 1 year of employment)

PAY

This position pays $16.50 per hour

SHIFT

Shift hours are 10:45pm- 7:00am with flexibility to report early and work past scheduled shift time; in addition weekends when required; sanitation required every Sunday

JOB SUMMARY

The Retort operator is responsible for ensuring that the machine is set up and operates properly during production. The Retort Operator will report to the shift supervisor any and all issues related to the machines operation efficiency and production results. The Retort Operator will follow all safety guidelines and food manufacturing regulations to ensure that safe, quality products are cooked/processed properly.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Performs start up, assemble/disassembly and shutdown of machine for daily production
• Reads manufacturing orders/recipes to determine cooking times, temperatures and ingredient specification
• Adjust machine controls/settings as necessary throughout the cooking/production process
• Removes cooked product from machine/equipment
• Starts pumps/turns valves to have product transfer to filling machine for packaging
• Monitors cooking process from beginning to end to ensure product cooked properly and thoroughly
• Assist with loading/unloading retort
• Maintains accurate logs of shift production results
• Notifies shift supervisor/maintenance of machine/equipment issues
• Works closely with production supervisor to ensure line running smoothly
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMP’s and HAACP plan are followed by self and production line workers
• Clean, wash and sterilize equipment using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solution or rinses
• Inspect machine and equipment for operating efficiency; detect hazards, malfunctions, defects
• Maintains neat and clean work area at all times

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Controlling operations of machines/equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill
• Leadership and teamwork skills are essential
• Keen observation and evaluation ability; detailed oriented
• Ability to take initiative; self motivated to produce results
• Ability to monitor and assess situations; take corrective action
• Must move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essential
• Availability to work outside of normally scheduled shift hours and work overtime when required

EDUCATION /EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years prior machine operating experience
• Previous experience in food production strongly preferred
• Previous production/manufacturing experience

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Will work in environment where safety precautions are required to be followed
• Protective gear such as gloves, work boots and smocks required at all times
• Will work around moving machinery
• Temperature varies from 39-45 degrees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required
• required to walk, stand, bend for long periods of time throughout the day

Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.

Chairmans Foods is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $500